Grinnell College prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture or distribution of alcohol or drugs by students. Grinnell College further prohibits the manufacture of drugs including but not limited to narcotics, depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens, whether criminalized or not. Grinnell College will impose sanctions on students who violate the alcohol and drug policy. While each case will be considered individually, the sanctions will be consistently enforced. The sanctions include, but may not be limited to, a verbal warning, a substance abuse evaluation, or a hearing before a judicial board.

Ideally, residence halls at Grinnell are intended to be self-governing units subject only to broad parameters of all-campus social policies and regulations. Grinnell College imposes as few rules as possible on its students. As in any community, certain rules of behavior and conduct are necessary for the orderly operation of the community and the protection of individual rights of those who live in it. This is particularly true regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages and the use of illicit drugs.

Grinnell College opposes the illegal use and abuse of alcohol and drugs in the college environment. Because of the serious problems related to the misuse of alcoholic beverages and illicit drugs, and because this practice can lead to a loss of effectiveness in human life and can hinder the educational process, the College takes a position of serious concern about, and opposition to, the misuse of alcoholic beverages and use of illicit drugs in the college community. Therefore, the College urges all students to exercise mature judgement and social responsibility when making decisions regarding the use of alcohol or drugs.

Intrinsic under self-governance is the expectation that students look out for one another in situations involving alcohol and/or drugs. Among these expectations, the community insists that students get help for other students if a problem arises and expects students to prevent problems before they occur by using good judgement and common sense. In order for the concept of self-governance to be actualized, each student must make a commitment to the community in matters relating to alcohol and drugs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• 1. Students of legal age (the legal drinking age in Iowa is 21) may not consume alcoholic beverages on college property except in student rooms in residence halls and college owned houses and, when authorized, in the Harris Center Concert Hall, in residence hall lounges, and public space in college owned houses.
• 2. In some situations, alcoholic beverages may be distributed in residence halls and houses, in Gardner Lounge, and in the Harris Center Concert Hall, by students of legal drinking age, who have followed college policies, state and federal law, to students of legal drinking age. See Agreement for Distribution of Alcohol in residence halls lounges, houses and the Harris Center in the following section.
• 3. Students may not use or possess alcoholic beverages in academic buildings, the Forum, the PEC, or administrative office buildings.
• 4. There may be no posted, printed, or electronic advertising of alcohol.
• 5. Students may not purchase alcohol on campus nor may fees be charged for the distribution of alcohol on campus.
• 6. Funds collected or distributed by the Student Government Association cannot be used to purchase or to acquire alcoholic beverages.
• 7. Each resident is responsible for his/her own alcohol-related behavior and that of his/her guest(s) while they are on campus.
• 8. Intoxication cannot be used as an excuse for violating college rules and regulations.
• 9. Alleged violations of the alcohol regulations of the College will be adjudicated by the appropriate judiciary or hearing board as outlined in this Grinnell College Student Handbook.

Distribution of alcohol requires students to take on the following leadership positions:

• Event organizer(s):
• a. Must obtain permission to use the space requested.
• b. Agree to meet with the Director of Student Activities to pick up wristbands by 4:00 p.m. on Friday for weekend events.
• c. Agree to give the Director of Student Activities copies of the agreement.
• d. Agree to return all unused wristbands to the Director of Student Activ-ties by 5:00 p.m. on Mondays or be billed for the wristbands.
• e. Agree to confine alcohol to designated area of the event.
• f. Agree to take full responsibility for damages and vandalism resultingfrom student behavior associated with the event.
• g. Must have at least one organizer 21 years of age.

• Server(s):
• a. Must have valid TIPS training certificate.
• b. Must be 21 years of age.
• c. Agree to serve alcohol only to students of legal age topossess, consume, or distribute alcohol in the state of Iowa.These students will be wearing wristbands given out by the eventwristbanders(See below).No other student should be served alcohol.
• d. Understand servers are liable for wrongful actions of persons under the age of 21 who are served alcohol.
• e. Understand that failure to follow these guidelines may result injudicial action.

• Wristbander(s):
• a. Agrees to check identification of all students entering the event and wristband students who are of legal age to possess, consume, ordistribute alcohol in the state of Iowa.
• b. Must be 21 years of age.

• Purchaser(s):
• a. Must be 21 years of age.
• b. Is liable for wrongful actions of persons under the age of 21 whoare served alcohol at this event.
• c. May be liable for wrongful action of persons 21 or over who areserved alcohol at this event.

Servers, organizers, purchaser, and wristbanders

• 1. Meet as a group with the Dean for Student Life by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday for weekend events to review alcohol distribution procedures and sign paperwork. (Events with alcohol are not allowed on weeknights).
• 2. Attend the entire event.
• a. Be substance free prior to and during the event.
• b. Take corrective action when an underage student has a wristband and/or an underage student possesses, consumes, or distributes alcohol.
• 3. Use common sense and good judgment at all times.

IOWA ALCOHOL LAW:
It is unlawful for any person to sell, give, or otherwise supply alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that person to be under legal age, and a person or persons under legal age shall not individually or jointly have alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer in their possession or control. Penalties include criminal charges ranging from a simple misdemeanor to a felony. Fines, jail sentences, and community service are at the discretion of the magistrate or district court judge.

Grinnell College Alcohol Policy: Grinnell College prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of alcohol or drugs by students. Sanctions include, but may not be limited to, a verbal warning, conduct warning, conduct probation, suspension, dismissal, fines, community service work and/or referral for prosecution. Judicial action may appear on college transcripts.

The Grinnell College Agreement for Distribution of Alcohol Form may be obtained in the Office of Student Affairs. Students must get the agreement, fill it out and obtain the signatures needed.

Alcohol Laws - Iowa state law states that it is unlawful for any person "to sell, give, or otherwise supply alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that person to be under legal age, and a person or persons under legal age shall not individually or jointly have alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer in their possession or control." The law further states that "no person under legal age shall misrepresent the person's age for the purpose of purchasing or attempting to purchase any alcoholic beverage, wine, or beer from any licensee or permittee." Penalties range from a simple misdemeanor to a serious misdemeanor. In Iowa the legal drinking age is 21.

Drug Laws - Iowa state law states that it is unlawful for any person not authorized by Chapter 124 of the state code "to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled-or counterfeit substance-or to act with, enter into a common scheme or design with, or conspire with one or more other persons to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance." Penalties range from a simple misdemeanor to a felony. For greater detail of these laws, see Chapters 123 and 124 of the Iowa state code.

The federal law with respect to drug abuse prevention and control may be found in Title 21, Chapter 13, of the United States Code. A copy of the code is located in the reference section Burling Library. Reference librarians are available to help students locate the sections of the US code.

Sanctions for Violation of Alcohol and Drug Laws - A number of different penalties may be imposed by the magistrate or other representatives of the civil judicial system. Penalties include criminal charges, ranging from a simple misdemeanor to a felony. Sentencing may include one or more of the following: monetary fines, incarceration, and community service. Penalties may be different for persons over 18 or under 18. Persons under 18 who violate drug and alcohol laws may be turned over to juvenile authorities or are dealt with through the court system. Persons over 18 are dealt with through the court system. Persons over 18 who are charged with the use or possession of illegal drugs are treated as adults. Fines, jail sentences, and community service are at the discretion of the magistrate or district court judge.

Campus Penalties - If there is evidence that a student is illegally using alcohol or drugs, or is abusing alcohol or drugs, a Student Affairs dean or the Safety and Security Department may bring charges to the Judicial Council. If a student would like to bring charges against another student before the Judicial Council, she or he may do so after consulting a Student Affairs dean. All hearings are confidential and are held in closed session. For the make up of the Judicial Council and judicial procedures see the "College Hearing Board and Judicial Council" section of this handbook, beginning on page 152.

The Judicial Council will forward its findings and sanction recommendations to the Vice-President for Student Services. If the Vice-President for Student Services has brought the charge the recommendation is forwarded to the President of the College. While the Vice-President for Student Services or the President of the College may accept, reject, or modify the sanctions, sanctions will be imposed on students who are found in violation of the college alcohol and drug policy.

Sanctions include, but are not limited to:

• 1. Requiring that the student seek counseling from Student Affairs staff
• 2. Requiring that the student receive professional counseling or substance abuse education from a local agency
• 3. Requiring the completion of an appropriate rehabilitation program
• 4. Reprimanding the student
• 5. Recommending disciplinary action that may include conduct warning, conduct probation, suspension, dismissal, fines, community service work, and/or referral for prosecution.

If the student fails to complete or abide by any imposed sanctions, the board reserves the right to take further action. The student may appeal any sanctions to the President of the College.

See the charts on p. 96-98 of this alcohol section for Federal Penalties and Sanctions for Illegal Trafficking and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

HEALTH RISKS
People who abuse alcohol or drugs risk damage to both their mental and physical health. The following is information taken from the "Substance Abuse Identification Guide" by Dr. W. R. Spence:

The Poweshiek County Mental Health Center conducts substance abuse evaluations and follow-up outpatient treatment. While the College and the PCMHC work together closely with students experiencing substance difficulties, students need to use health insurance or pay for required evaluations. Students will also need to pay for transportation to these services.

The following students will be required to undergo an evaluation and follow the recommendations of the evaluation:

• 1. Students who are arrested on the violation of alcohol and/or drug laws
• 2. Students who are hospitalized for an alcohol or drug overdose
• 3. Students about whom concern is expressed regarding substance abuse or repeated poor choices regarding the use of alcohol and/or drugs.